2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL radio

DISPLAY: Press to switch the display on and off.
A
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse:
In radio mode, press either button to scroll through the presets from the front radio\
. To select a
radio station, press and hold to move quickly forward or backward throug\
h the radio stations. In CD or USB mode, press to select
the next or previous track. Press and hold to move quickly forward or ba\
ckward through the selected media source.
B
Volume:
Turn to adjust the volume.
C
SOURCE:
Press to access different media modes, for example AM, FM, CD, and USB.
D
USB PORT
(If Equipped) WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See your SYNC
information.MEDIA HUB
You can locate the media hub inside the
center console or on the instrument panel.
See your SYNC information.
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Messages may also appear in the status bar
to provide you with notifications. You can
select the message to view the associated
feature.
Feature Bar Functions
Feature Bar Item
Allows you to control the media playing in your vehicle. You can
control all audio features including AM, FM and satellite radio, CDs,
and media streaming over a Bluetooth device or through a USB
connection.
Audio
Allows you to adjust the temperature, fan speed and airflow within
the vehicle.
Climate
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and access the phonebook
of your connected device.
Phone
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on a virtual road map, get
driving directions to your destination and find points of interest along\
your route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible apps running on your iphone
or android device. Also, access built-in additional features such as
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (if equipped).
Apps
You can customize your system with various settings for the touch-
screen display, feature preferences, and how you want to interact
with your vehicle.
Settings
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Information
Option
If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the informati\
on display.
If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the ri\
ght-hand steering wheel controls.
* Depending on your vehicle options, all of these choices may not displa\
y.
Use the OK and arrow buttons on the right
side of your steering wheel to scroll through
the available modes. The available options
depend on the cluster screen.
The selection menu expands and different
options appear.
• Press the up and down arrows to scroll
through the modes.
• Press the right arrow to enter the mode,
use the left arrow to exit the mode.
• Press the up and down arrows to make
adjustments within the chosen mode.
• Press
OK to confirm your selection. Note:
If your vehicle is not equipped with
navigation, compass appears in the display
instead of navigation. If you press the right
arrow to go into the compass menu, you can
see the compass graphic. The compass
displays the direction in which the vehicle is
traveling, not true direction (for example, if
the vehicle is traveling west, the middle of
the compass graphic displays west; north
displays to the left of west though its true
direction is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you can use different controls on
your steering wheel to interact with the
touchscreen system in different ways.
VOL:
Control the volume of audio output.
Mute:
Mute the audio output. Voice:
Press to start a voice session. Press
again to stop the voice prompt and
immediately begin speaking. Press and hold
to end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT:
Press to answer a call or
switch between calls.
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Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
audio voice commands it can be the name
of a Sirius channel or a channel number, a
radio frequency number, or the name of an
artist, album, song or a genre.
To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, \
say: Description
Voice command
You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius channel 16"\
.
*
Sirius Channel ___
You can also turn to a Sirius channel by saying the channel's name, such as "The Pulse".
Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as "88.7 FM" or
"1580 AM".
AM ___
FM ___
Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as “88.7 FM HD 1” .
*
FM ___ HD ___
Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth-connected device.
Bluetooth Audio
Allows you to listen to music on your USB connected device.
USB
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, song or a genre
to listen to that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option
is available. For example, you could say "Play artist, The Beatles" or "Play song,
Penny Lane".
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Artist ___
Play Album ___
Play Podcast ___
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AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on the
radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the touchscreen,
select:
Menu item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only enter
a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.
You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number. Once you have entered the station's call
numbers, you can select: Action and description
Menu item
Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered.
Enter
Press to exit without
changing the station.
Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station and
then press and hold one of the memory
preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while
the system saves the station and then
returns.
There are two preset banks available for AM
and three banks for FM. To access additional
presets, tap the preset button. The indicator
on the preset button shows which bank of
presets you are currently viewing. SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Note:
This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription. SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broadcasts a
variety of music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming. Your
factory-installed SIRIUS satellite radio system
includes hardware and a limited subscription
term that begins on the date of sale or lease
of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for
availability.
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For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is required),
the online media player and a list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features,
please visit www.siriusxm.com in the United
States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474.
Note:
SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right
to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming. This includes canceling,
moving or adding particular channels, and
its prices, at any time, with or without notice
to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes. Note:
This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
The following buttons are available for Sirius: Action and description
Menu item
Touch this button to see a list of available stations.
Browse
A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of a station.\
Direct Tune
Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:
The system tunes to the station you select.
Enter
You exit the pop-up and the current station continues to play.
Cancel
You can press the backspace button to delete the previous number.
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Action and description
Menu item
Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as
you remain tuned to the current station. Changing stations erases the pr\
evious audio.
Replay
When you are in replay mode, you are not able to select a different
preset until you return to live audio. Pressing this button returns you
to the live broadcast.
Live
Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The system alerts you when it plays again on
any channel.
ALERT
Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts. See Settings (page 469).
Memory Presets
To set a preset, tune to the station then press
and hold one of the memory preset buttons.
The audio mutes briefly while the system
saves the station and returns once the
station is stored. There are three preset banks available for
SIRIUS. To access additional presets, tap the
preset button. The indicator on the preset
button shows which bank of presets you are
currently viewing.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account.
See
Settings (page 469).
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep
luggage and other materials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, \
parking garages, dense tree
foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a
weaker one and the audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interference and the a\
udio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interference Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Message
No action required. This message should disap-
pear shortly.
Radio requires more than two seconds to produce
audio for the selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear shortly, or with an
ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault.
See an authorized dealer for service.
There is an internal module or system failure
present.
Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or choose another preset.
The channel is no longer available.
Invalid Channel
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